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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Tuesday, 10 February, 2015 @ 00:16:28
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UK planning for possible Greece exit from the eurozone
The prime minister this morning chaired a meeting of senior officials to discuss the impact on the UK of possible Greek exit from the eurozone - and to take steps to ensure British banks and companies would not be excessively damaged.
David Cameron heard that Greek people would see their savings wiped out, inflation would take off, and there would be a massive devaluation.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31297809
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From the Telegraph: The 19 best Greek islands (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/11387167/The-19-best-Greek-islands.html?frame=3192448) - #6 is a nice piccie of Assos
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Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has become an improbable heartthrob in Germany, where his demands to renegotiate the nation’s debt fell on deaf ears but his charm and masculine appearance have not gone unnoticed.
"Varoufakis is without doubt a man full of charisma," ZDF anchor Marietta Slomka said on air. "Visually, he’s someone you could imagine starring in a film like ‘Die Hard 6’.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite4_1_09/02/2015_547054
Ah yes, Die Hard 6: Greece v the troika
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Police force tells officers 'Don't investigate crimes'
Leicestershire Police tells 155 bobbies on the beat to focus on chatting with the public and tackling anti-social behaviour rather than pursuing crime, as part of a controversial initiative aimed at saving £10 million
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11399822/Police-force-tells-officers-Dont-investigate-crimes.html
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Is the price of fish and chips set to soar?
The cost of Norwegian cod has increased by 25 per cent year on year, but will it affect your fish and chips?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/11401056/Is-the-price-of-fish-and-chips-set-to-soar.html
Leicestershire chip shops might take a battering
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B&Q 'memo' tells staff to read Fifty Shades of Grey to prepare for surge in bondage prop sale
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bq-memo-tells-staff-to-read-fifty-shades-of-grey-to-prepare-for-surge-in-bondage-prop-sales-10033883.html
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Bees in danger: Epidemic of colony collapses is linked to stressed out honeybees
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/bees-in-danger-epidemic-of-colony-collapses-is-linked-to-stressed-out-honeybees-10034491.html
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Minor landslide uphill from Agia Eirini:
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_37_40.jpeg)
Minor landslide just entering Poros on the Skala road:
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_40_51.jpeg)
New OAP / nursing home (I think) in Argostoli:
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_46_24.jpeg)
Traffic jam, Kef style (they just wouldn't moo-ve over):
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_51_07.jpeg)
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New villas on the Skala - Poros road between San Giorgio and (what were) Green, Yellow, Blue villas:
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_54_25.jpeg)
New villa opposite above:
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/5_10_02_15_5_56_17.jpeg)
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Lovely pictures Maik. Made me feel very nostalgic.Skala looks just as lovely in the winter.By the way can you put our names down for the Old Folks home!!Kids reckon it would be a good idea?Think there's some method in their thinking???